Strength exercise
Push-up (Close Grip)
How to do it
- Place the hands directly under the chest, no more than a fist-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
- Set the body in a straight line from head to heels with the core and glutes braced.
- Keep the elbows tracking close to the ribs as the chest lowers toward the hands.
- Press back up by driving through the triceps and forearms until the arms are fully extended.
- Maintain a neutral wrist position throughout to keep tension on the triceps rather than the shoulders.
- Exhale on the press and avoid flaring the elbows outward, which shifts load off the triceps.
Muscles worked
ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises
Forearm FlexorsGroup of muscles on the inner forearm responsible for wrist flexion and grip strength. All Forearm Flexors exercises
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- Bodyweight
- Primary muscles
- Chest, Triceps, Forearm Flexors
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